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April 17, 2020

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Watch out for scam sites claiming to sell COVID-19 treatments

Two medications, hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, have seen some promising early results in treating COVID-19. Neither has been officially approved for widespread use, but that hasn't stopped scammers from setting up phishing websites claiming to sell the drugs. If you buy from any of these shady marketplaces, your bank account is in grave danger. Here's why you need to avoid them like the plague.

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Read this warning before you share your old senior photos on Facebook

Being cooped up inside for over a month can take a toll on your psyche. Most of us are turning to social media for connection and some entertainment. While this can provide a nice breather from everything going on, it could also put your identity at risk — if you share too much personal information.

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Didn’t get your stimulus money? What to do if your COVID-19 check went to the wrong account

Everyone is wondering desperately where their stimulus checks are, which is why the IRS created a new online tool where people could plug in their information and verify their status. Unfortunately, it's not working properly for many taxpayers, and some are even reporting that their checks were sent to the wrong account!

Tap or click here to see what's happening with the glitchy IRS site. →

Fight coronavirus germs on your phone with these UV sanitizers With coronavirus worries, you should wash your hands with soap and warm water — but don't stop there. Clean your gadgets with this amazing tech. Tap or click here for ways to disinfect your phone. →	Protect yourself from cybercrime targeting Netflix customers Hundreds of websites, all using the word Netflix, have popped up in the last two months. Their collective goal? To trick unwitting victims out of money and steal some data in the process. I’ll show you what to look for. Tap or click to listen to the latest Consumer Tech Update. →

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1.	500K Zoom accounts for sale on the Dark Web. Tap or click to find out how to protect yourself.
2.	How to silence Facebook when you need a break from social media. Tap or click to discover how to do it.
3.	Feeling restless? Set up your iPhone to help you sleep better. Tap or click to start getting a better night's sleep.
4.	Check potential COVID-19 symptoms with these Android apps. Tap or click to find out how it works.
5.	The most accurate coronavirus infection map on the web just got a big upgrade. Tap or click to see what changed.

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DIY haircut during quarantine using ancient bronze scissors

With all of us stuck at home, you might be noticing some problems that would typically be an easy fix. Things like your hair getting a little out of control. You may be feeling like your mane is getting unruly and desperately in need of a trim. Well, one man takes this to a new level by forging his own scissors and razor out of bronze to cut his own hair.

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The great indoors: Study finds Americans finishing TV shows at a record pace

How much streaming content do you watch on average? A couple hours of TV each night, perhaps? Well, don’t be surprised if it’s way more than that, because the pandemic has caused streaming viewership to skyrocket. A new survey performed by researchers at Tubi revealed that the average person is streaming eight hours of content daily, as well as finishing three different TV series each week! Additional studies found that Netflix is still the crowned king in terms of hours watched, with Amazon Prime and Disney+ not too far behind. It’s understandable why so many people would be watching more shows and movies in light of the pandemic, but seriously — three whole shows a week? We hope for everyone’s sake that binge-watchers respect their friends and refrain from spoiling, well, everything!

With audiences more plugged-in than ever, what’s the secret to the next big Netflix hit?

an> Tap or click here to see Kim’s interview with film producer Mark Burton on what it takes to win in the streaming wars. →